# SolarDashboard vs Sunplug

The clearest difference is rating: Sunplug at 5.0 against SolarDashboard's 4.3. Sunplug also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 61%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). SolarDashboard's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SolarDashboard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Sunplug asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sunplug holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SolarDashboard has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of SolarDashboard's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sunplug's.

SolarDashboard ships an update every 8 days, Sunplug every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SolarDashboard | Sunplug |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solardashboard/id1446793167/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunplug-solar-ev-charging/id6807756248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 67 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TAPWORK GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/319575727) | [Sunplug](https://appshunter.io/developer/6807756250) |

## What reviewers say

### SolarDashboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solardashboard/id1446793167)

Monitor your solar system's live performance, forecast future energy production, and optimize energy usage. Automatically charge EVs, heat water, and power smart home devices with your own green energy.

**Highlights:** Live solar production and consumption monitoring, Daily and weekly solar production forecasts, Automatic EV charging with solar surplus, Smart home device control with solar power, Hot water heating optimization, Detailed energy insights and savings reports, Apple Watch complications and widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |


### Sunplug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunplug-solar-ev-charging/id6807756248)

Optimize your electric vehicle charging using your home's solar power and the cheapest grid electricity. This app intelligently manages charging based on solar production, grid prices, and your car's ready-by time, ensuring efficient and cost-effective energy use.

**Highlights:** Charge EVs with home solar surplus, Buy grid power during cheapest hours, Live energy flow monitoring, Grid price forecasts, Solar production forecasts, Customizable charging schedules, Cost and energy source review

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SolarDashboard free?

SolarDashboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sunplug free?

Sunplug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SolarDashboard or Sunplug?

Sunplug is rated higher. SolarDashboard averages 4.3 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Sunplug averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SolarDashboard or Sunplug have ads?

Neither SolarDashboard nor Sunplug shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SolarDashboard or Sunplug?

SolarDashboard ships an update every 8 days, and Sunplug every 2 days. Most recently, SolarDashboard was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sunplug on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*